28 September, 2004: Jiangxi Mobile Communications Corporation Ltd. (Jiangxi MCC) has signed an agreement with Nokia worth over US$60mn for the next phase of its GSM network expansion. Under the agreement, Nokia will supply its GSM core and radio-access network infrastructure. In addition to network equipment, Nokia will provide the Nokia NetAct network and service management system, network planning, installation, and project management for efficient network ramp-up, as well as radio network optimization services for enhancing network quality. A wide range of care services, including software maintenance, will help maintain the competitiveness of the network. Deliveries have already begun with the aim of bringing the new capacity into use as soon as possible.

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